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Edwardian Regal Jewelry
For occasions when you want to look successful, accomplished, regal, and maybe a bit intimidating, use accessories. Jewelry makes a definite statement about you and how you expect to be treated. For respect and admiration, consider wearing Edwardian jewelry.
When Edward became King after Queen Victorian, he stamped his image on the face of England. Crown Jewels define royal image, and Edward wanted to restore regal, imperial jewelry. Gone were feminine intricately beaded pendant earrings and ornate gold necklaces. Edwardians wanted bold gemstones in heavy platinum rings. Classic pendant earrings featured large gems, and brooches in ancient Greek design became popular.
The Edwardian Age only lasted a few years, from 1901 to World War I. But during that time Edward set a standard of luxurious living and extravagance. He married Alexandria of Denmark, and they created a fashionable court, enhanced with elegant jewelry. On one hand, Edward’s influence is obvious in jewelry. He favored one large diamond set into curving bands for an impressive silver ring. Emerald earrings and sapphire pendant necklaces in a star setting pleased the aristocratic ladies, With the popularity of graceful curves in the design, serpents were frequently seen in swirling ring designs for men and women.
On the other hand, Alexandria’s influence is seen through jewelry designed for her. Coming from a land of icy snow, her jewelry reflects her heritage in sparkling cold platinum and diamonds. To set her style apart, jewelers designed elegant silver filigree earrings dripping with diamonds and silver filigree pendant necklaces set with sapphires. They designed serpentine silver bracelets with diamond eyes to wrap around her wrists. To emphasize Britain’s position as an empire, occasional accents from the Far East were used. Silver and diamond hair accessories imitated Geisha combs, and delicate silver tassel pendants suggested the mysteries of the Middle East.
Although only the aristocracy and very wealthy could afford precious metals and fine gemstones, all women wanted beautiful jewelry. Jewelers copied these designs with affordable materials for all women. Semiprecious stones were used to make aquamarine earrings, peridot rings, topaz necklaces, and moonstone brooches. For a diamond look, jewelers made rhinestone necklaces, crystal rings and earrings, and rhinestone bracelets. You can still buy jewelry like this today. Online shopping makes is easy to browse through hundreds of choices. Like Edward we can find jeweled gifts today like gold and crystal hair accessories, jeweled cell phone charms, and jeweled cell phone cases.
Select Edwardian jewelry to accent your appearance. One bold gemstone in an impressive curved setting helps you ‘dress for success.’ A large sapphire blue crystal earring in a silver setting is feminine yet professional. Even with a business suit, a gold sleeve bracelet with three large emerald green crystals will flash as you move your wrist. At an evening business dinner, add an imperial brooch set with three large ruby crystals. For a social evening, adopt Alexandria’s elegance. Wear pendant earrings of silver filigree set with large rhinestone crystal. Add a pendant necklace of silver filigree suspending a large sapphire blue crystal.
